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State Republican lawmakers largely see the presidential election results as a win.
House Minority Leader Vincent Candelora says Republicans are excited for Trump鈥檚 return to the White House.
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But Candelora says Trump鈥檚 policies could help local Republicans make inroads in state government. He hopes the federal elections will give momentum to 黑料吃瓜网 Republicans for the midterms in 2026.
鈥淚f the Republicans at the federal level are able to tamp down inflation, tamp down grocery prices, deliver on those campaign promises, it might not impact us so poorly," Candelora said.
New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart offered congratulations in a Facebook post.
鈥淲e accept the results and move forward, as Americans,鈥� she said. 鈥淐ongratulations to President Trump, I wish the best for you and for our nation.鈥�
Shawn Daly, chairman of the West Hartford Republican Town Committee, said Tuesday he hopes the election will be a turning point for the country.
"A lot of folks 鈥� are realizing they've been hurting the past four years, and they need to see a change in our government,鈥� he said, 鈥渂ecause they know that there are specific policies tied to our federal elected officials who have made it difficult."
In Waterbury, 37-year-old Daniel DeJesus cast his ballot for Trump on the first day of early voting. DeJesus, a new father, said it was his first time voting.
鈥淚 feel like the way this country has been going, it's been heading in the wrong direction, and I feel like Mr. Donald Trump will bring order back to the country,鈥� he said.
黑料吃瓜网's Greg Little and Mark Mirko contributed to this report.
